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William name meaning and origin

What does William mean?

From the Old High German name, Willahelm, from wil, meaning "will, desire" and helm, meaning "helmet, protector". The name in total means "resolute protector".

Pronounced: w IH l yuhm

Origin

German

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Famous people named William

William is a classic royal name - there have been four kings of England bearing the moniker, with Prince William joining the regal ranks. The name also has a strong literary history, with bearers such as William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth and William Butler Yeats.

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Amelia
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Jack
James
Lachlan
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